The Retirement Thread

[Dirk]

Male pattern baldness is the single most common physical indicator among covid death victims.

I'm done for.

I'm safe then.

 

[rustybolts]

Male pattern baldness is the single most common physical indicator among covid death victims.
I'm done for.

and thats only in t

Indeed. We are going to have to live with it I am afraid.

Vitamin D may be an important factor in determining the severity of COVID-19 infections, new research from the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin has found.
Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin because it is produced in the skin by exposing the body to just 10-15 minutes per day of sunshine. Earlier this month, TILDA published a report which suggested that the vitamin plays an essential role in preventing respiratory infections, reducing antibiotic use, and boosting the immune system's response to infections.
According to these latest TILDA findings, there are major discrepancies in mortality rates related to vitamin D levels at different latitudes worldwide. Countries in the southern hemisphere, such as Australia, are recording relatively low COVID-related mortality, which the TILDA researchers state can no longer feasibly be related to the later appearance and spread of the virus.
They have pointed to the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in northern hemisphere countries, and the possible role of the vitamin in suppressing severe inflammatory responses seen in patients seriously ill with COVID-19.
The researchers explained that vitamin D deficiency correlates with poor sunlight exposure, increasing age, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and ethnicity. These are all features associated with an increased risk of severe COVID-19.
Currently, all countries that lie below a latitude of 35 degrees north have relatively low mortality from COVID-19. However, people in countries that lie 35 degrees north and above receive insufficient sunlight for adequate vitamin D levels in winter and spring. These include Italy and Spain, which have low population levels of vitamin D.
The researchers pointed out that mortality rates from COVID-19 are higher at these latitudes, with the exception of Nordic countries, where vitamin D supplementation is widespread and deficiency is much less common.
According to Prof Rose Anne Kenny principal investigator of TILDA, vitamin D benefits bone health, muscle health and the immune system, "in addition to a potentially critical role in suppression of the severe pro-inflammatory response which characterises severe COVID-19 complications".
As a result of their findings, the researchers are recommending that all nursing home residents in Ireland take Vitamin D.
"Public Health England, the Scottish and Welsh governments have issued recommendations for supplements for all adults from March to October, and supplementation all year round for adults living in care homes or nursing homes, who are required to wear clothes that cover most of the skin when outdoors, or who have dark skin.

 

[ColinJ]

Vitamin D may be an important factor in determining the severity of COVID-19 infections, new research from the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin has found.
Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin because it is produced in the skin by exposing the body to just 10-15 minutes per day of sunshine. Earlier this month, TILDA published a report which suggested that the vitamin plays an essential role in preventing respiratory infections, reducing antibiotic use, and boosting the immune system's response to infections.
According to these latest TILDA findings, there are major discrepancies in mortality rates related to vitamin D levels at different latitudes worldwide. Countries in the southern hemisphere, such as Australia, are recording relatively low COVID-related mortality, which the TILDA researchers state can no longer feasibly be related to the later appearance and spread of the virus.
They have pointed to the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in northern hemisphere countries, and the possible role of the vitamin in suppressing severe inflammatory responses seen in patients seriously ill with COVID-19.
The researchers explained that vitamin D deficiency correlates with poor sunlight exposure, increasing age, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and ethnicity. These are all features associated with an increased risk of severe COVID-19.
Currently, all countries that lie below a latitude of 35 degrees north have relatively low mortality from COVID-19. However, people in countries that lie 35 degrees north and above receive insufficient sunlight for adequate vitamin D levels in winter and spring. These include Italy and Spain, which have low population levels of vitamin D.
The researchers pointed out that mortality rates from COVID-19 are higher at these latitudes, with the exception of Nordic countries, where vitamin D supplementation is widespread and deficiency is much less common.
According to Prof Rose Anne Kenny principal investigator of TILDA, vitamin D benefits bone health, muscle health and the immune system, "in addition to a potentially critical role in suppression of the severe pro-inflammatory response which characterises severe COVID-19 complications".
As a result of their findings, the researchers are recommending that all nursing home residents in Ireland take Vitamin D.
"Public Health England, the Scottish and Welsh governments have issued recommendations for supplements for all adults from March to October, and supplementation all year round for adults living in care homes or nursing homes, who are required to wear clothes that cover most of the skin when outdoors, or who have dark skin.

Interesting! I just did a search and found THIS...

Person-centred factors
A person's individual risk of vitamin D deficiency may have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly if they are spending more time indoors. Sunlight is the major source of vitamin D for most people, therefore vitamin D status will be influenced by sunlight exposure. People from ethnic minority groups with dark skin are also at particular risk of having a low vitamin D status.

For most people, 10 micrograms of vitamin D a day will be enough and people should not take more than 100 micrograms a day because it could be harmful. If people take higher therapeutic doses of vitamin D, monitoring is recommended.

I take 25 micrograms of vitamin D3 a day with 100 micrograms of vitamin K2, so that is one problem that I shouldn't have.

 

[classic33]

Male pattern baldness is the single most common physical indicator among covid death victims.

I'm done for.

Who gets your ebike?

 

[classic33]

and thats only in t

Vitamin D may be an important factor in determining the severity of COVID-19 infections, new research from the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin has found.
Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin because it is produced in the skin by exposing the body to just 10-15 minutes per day of sunshine. Earlier this month, TILDA published a report which suggested that the vitamin plays an essential role in preventing respiratory infections, reducing antibiotic use, and boosting the immune system's response to infections.
According to these latest TILDA findings, there are major discrepancies in mortality rates related to vitamin D levels at different latitudes worldwide. Countries in the southern hemisphere, such as Australia, are recording relatively low COVID-related mortality, which the TILDA researchers state can no longer feasibly be related to the later appearance and spread of the virus.
They have pointed to the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in northern hemisphere countries, and the possible role of the vitamin in suppressing severe inflammatory responses seen in patients seriously ill with COVID-19.
The researchers explained that vitamin D deficiency correlates with poor sunlight exposure, increasing age, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and ethnicity. These are all features associated with an increased risk of severe COVID-19.
Currently, all countries that lie below a latitude of 35 degrees north have relatively low mortality from COVID-19. However, people in countries that lie 35 degrees north and above receive insufficient sunlight for adequate vitamin D levels in winter and spring. These include Italy and Spain, which have low population levels of vitamin D.
The researchers pointed out that mortality rates from COVID-19 are higher at these latitudes, with the exception of Nordic countries, where vitamin D supplementation is widespread and deficiency is much less common.
According to Prof Rose Anne Kenny principal investigator of TILDA, vitamin D benefits bone health, muscle health and the immune system, "in addition to a potentially critical role in suppression of the severe pro-inflammatory response which characterises severe COVID-19 complications".
As a result of their findings, the researchers are recommending that all nursing home residents in Ireland take Vitamin D.
"Public Health England, the Scottish and Welsh governments have issued recommendations for supplements for all adults from March to October, and supplementation all year round for adults living in care homes or nursing homes, who are required to wear clothes that cover most of the skin when outdoors, or who have dark skin.

An American company backing the survey, who just happen to manufacture the supplements.

 

[12boy]

There's plenty over here that don't believe it's real either.

Any further snowfall?
Nope it's Indian Summer now...temps from 5C to 30 C and there's been an easing up of the smokiness. Mrs 12, Gracie the dog and I went for a saunter along the North Platte a bit ago and it was nice. This talk of saddles reminds me of a quote from the Bible...Be kind to your ass for it bears thee... The best saddle in my opinion is the one you don't think about when riding. Of course I don't think of much most of the time....God's happy idiot.

 

[classic33]

@12boy, you mean

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qIh1IxTrzzU

 

[PaulSB]

Male pattern baldness is the single most common physical indicator among covid death victims.

I'm done for.

Well I googled that.........not sure I'll rush out to buy hair restorer.

 

[PaulSB]

On the vitamin D thing those who live north of Birmingham should take a supplement September to March. We don't get sufficient sunlight in this period for our bodies to manufacture vitamin D. Very few foods contain vitamin D.

Anyway. Good morning. Been up and about since 03.45. I've had two cups of tea, slice of toast and half a packet of chocolate digestives. This is not good.

The gasman cometh today even though it isn't Monday - has no one told British Gas?? Boiler service and the little box the thermostat speaks to when the CH needs to turn on isn't passing on the message to the boiler - at least that's my diagnosis of the problem.

Joiner is coming as well and he should be on Tuesdays.

I'm now going to attempt a snooze.

 

[screenman]

I'm safe then.

I am not, my hairstyle is designed for swimming.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Last recorded temperature at the local weather station is just 2 degrees this morning so even colder. I shall see soon on my wander if it's correct. Don't mind cold if it's going to be another dry day.

 

[screenman]

Morning all, no need for black out curtains here this morning, at least the hose pipe will not need to be used

 

[screenman]

Morning. Last recorded temperature at the local weather station is just 2 degrees this morning so even colder. I shall see soon on my wander if it's correct. Don't mind cold if it's going to be another dry day.

5 here right now.

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

 

[welsh dragon]

and thats only in t

Vitamin D may be an important factor in determining the severity of COVID-19 infections, new research from the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin has found.
Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin because it is produced in the skin by exposing the body to just 10-15 minutes per day of sunshine. Earlier this month, TILDA published a report which suggested that the vitamin plays an essential role in preventing respiratory infections, reducing antibiotic use, and boosting the immune system's response to infections.
According to these latest TILDA findings, there are major discrepancies in mortality rates related to vitamin D levels at different latitudes worldwide. Countries in the southern hemisphere, such as Australia, are recording relatively low COVID-related mortality, which the TILDA researchers state can no longer feasibly be related to the later appearance and spread of the virus.
They have pointed to the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in northern hemisphere countries, and the possible role of the vitamin in suppressing severe inflammatory responses seen in patients seriously ill with COVID-19.
The researchers explained that vitamin D deficiency correlates with poor sunlight exposure, increasing age, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and ethnicity. These are all features associated with an increased risk of severe COVID-19.
Currently, all countries that lie below a latitude of 35 degrees north have relatively low mortality from COVID-19. However, people in countries that lie 35 degrees north and above receive insufficient sunlight for adequate vitamin D levels in winter and spring. These include Italy and Spain, which have low population levels of vitamin D.
The researchers pointed out that mortality rates from COVID-19 are higher at these latitudes, with the exception of Nordic countries, where vitamin D supplementation is widespread and deficiency is much less common.
According to Prof Rose Anne Kenny principal investigator of TILDA, vitamin D benefits bone health, muscle health and the immune system, "in addition to a potentially critical role in suppression of the severe pro-inflammatory response which characterises severe COVID-19 complications".
As a result of their findings, the researchers are recommending that all nursing home residents in Ireland take Vitamin D.
"Public Health England, the Scottish and Welsh governments have issued recommendations for supplements for all adults from March to October, and supplementation all year round for adults living in care homes or nursing homes, who are required to wear clothes that cover most of the skin when outdoors, or who have dark skin.

A couple of studies seem to think that vitamin D is helpful. I have been taking it for about 12 months now. Tiny little tablets they are.